Avaliação dos resíduos do Porto do Itaqui: propostas para redução de impactos ambientais

Abstract

This paper presents a general assessment of the waste generated in port areas, with reference to the port area of Itaqui in São Luís / MA. It is emphasized that the alignment in the environmental management of port activities in Brazil, specifically in the Port of Itaqui has become critical due to the increase of cargo handled volume in the port sector. The significant increase in cargo handling has resulted in a greater proportion of waste generation, appearing in a problematic for the environmental field. It points out that the wastes are directly related to the environmental impacts caused, affecting the local environment and the health of populations in transit and dwell in your surroundings. Based on these problems is aimed to carry out a quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the waste generated in the area of the Port of Itaqui, in order to meet their environmental impacts and identify potential opportunities for improvement in their management. The methodology used was based on literature and document analysis based on a substantial body of legislation dealing with the issue, as well as with field research locus as the Port of Itaqui. The data collection instruments make site visits in organized area of the Port of Itaqui, where semi-structured interviews with technicians Coordination of Environment of EMAP and consultations on environmental legislation have been made, audits and procedures applied to the contractors responsible for allocation of the waste generated in this port area. Data collection for that search occurred during the year 2015, during which it was observed a direct relationship between the increase in cargo handling and waste generated, and much of this material can be recycled in this way can If significantly minimize environmental impacts. The results indicate a significant progress in the actions proposed by Waste Management Plan Solids and Liquids the Port of Itaqui. However improvement opportunities can be detected significant in the allocation of some waste. There is still opportunities for the control of wastewater and opportunities for improvement in their own systematization of Waste Management Plan Solid harbor.